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Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star event
Read full article: Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star eventAllisha Gray became the first player in WNBA history to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year, capturing both titles Friday night.
Parker, Chicago advance to WNBA semis, beat New York 90-72
Read full article: Parker, Chicago advance to WNBA semis, beat New York 90-72Candace Parker had 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Chicago Sky over the New York Liberty 90-72 in the deciding Game 3 to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
WNBA awards: Chicago Sky’s Vandersloot named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Read full article: WNBA awards: Chicago Sky’s Vandersloot named Eastern Conference Player of the WeekChicago Sky’s Courtney Vandersloot was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week, according to a league press release.
WNBA Weekend Recap: Sky take win against Dream; Fever gain a win against Sky
Read full article: WNBA Weekend Recap: Sky take win against Dream; Fever gain a win against SkyThe Chicago Sky took the win against the Atlanta Dream while the Indiana Fever defeat the Sky even as they take the top spot in the East for the Commissioners Cup.
EXPLAINER: Why WNBA players go overseas to play in offseason
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why WNBA players go overseas to play in offseasonRussia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter.
Chicago wins first WNBA title with 80-74 win over Phoenix
Read full article: Chicago wins first WNBA title with 80-74 win over PhoenixAllie Quigley scored 26 points and Candace Parker added 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to help Chicago win its first WNBA championship with a 80-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.
Chicago uses stellar defensive effort to rout Phoenix 86-50
Read full article: Chicago uses stellar defensive effort to rout Phoenix 86-50Kahleah Copper scored 20 of her 22 points in the first half and Chicago used a dominant defensive effort to reach a record rout of the Phoenix Mercury 86-50, moving the Sky one victory away from the franchise’s first WNBA title.
Mercury even WNBA Finals with 91-86 overtime win over Sky
Read full article: Mercury even WNBA Finals with 91-86 overtime win over SkyBrittney Griner dunked while scoring 29 points, Diana Taurasi had eight of her 20 points in overtime and Phoenix Mercury evened the WNBA Finals with a 91-86 win over the Chicago Sky.
WNBA All-Star: Chicago Sky’s Allie Quigley wins three-point contest
Read full article: WNBA All-Star: Chicago Sky’s Allie Quigley wins three-point contestChicago Sky guard Allie Quigley made nine of her last 10 shots to win her third WNBA Three-Point Contest title at halftime of the 2021 WNBA All-Star at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
WNBA All-Star Game: Chicago Sky’s Allie Quigley named to 3-point contest
Read full article: WNBA All-Star Game: Chicago Sky’s Allie Quigley named to 3-point contestChicago Sky guard Allie Quigley has been selected to participate in the WNBA 3-Point Contest during halftime of the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
WNBA game recaps: Fever drop game to Storm while Sky pick up win against Lynx
Read full article: WNBA game recaps: Fever drop game to Storm while Sky pick up win against LynxThe Indiana Fever dropped their first game in the series against the Seattle Storm while the Chicago Sky defeat the Minnesota Lynx.
Globe-trotter Candace Parker returns home to play for Sky
Read full article: Globe-trotter Candace Parker returns home to play for Sky(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)CHICAGO – Candace Parker talked about seeing her grandmother hold up the newspaper during their call, thrilled she is coming home to play for the Chicago Sky. “I'm so excited to be home and I say that from the bottom of my heart,” Parker said during a Zoom conference Tuesday. “When she decided, she told me even before, ‘If I come, I’m coming to ball,'” he said. She said she started thinking about playing for the Sky a few weeks ago and would not have left Los Angeles for any other team. “(I) have obviously evolved, and a lot of it had to do with me living in Knoxville and me living in Los Angeles and Russia and Istanbul and China.
AP sources: Parker headed to Chicago, McBride to Minnesota
Read full article: AP sources: Parker headed to Chicago, McBride to MinnesotaThe person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, Jan. 27, because no official announcement is allowed until Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)Candace Parker is headed home and Kayla McBride is getting a fresh start in Minnesota. that she would be signing with the Lynx once free agents can officially ink deals Monday. Nearly 75% of the players on the Sparks' roster are free agents. That’s led to increased player movement from our roster.”Two players who are free agents but won't be moving are Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.
WNBA All-Star weekend guide: Everything you need to know
Read full article: WNBA All-Star weekend guide: Everything you need to knowThe Three Point Contest (Friday, 7 p.m. EST)Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky is the two-time reigning Three-Point Contest champion, having won the event at the 2018 All-Star Game in Minneapolis and the 2017 All-Star Game in Seattle. She will be joined this year by Las Vegas Aces guard Kayla McBride, Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray, New York Liberty guard Kia Nurse, Connecticut Sun guard/forward Shekinna Stricklen and Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler. The Skills Challenge (Friday, following three-point contest)In the Skills Challenge, there will be seven players who will be competing against Brittany Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. WNBA All-Star Game (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST)Even though the roster is filled with a lot of All-Star veterans, there are five newcomers to the star studded squads. The whole list of All-Star starters and reserves:The final teams were chosen by captians Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.
WNBA All-Star weekend guide: Everything you need to know
Read full article: WNBA All-Star weekend guide: Everything you need to knowAll eyes will be on Las Vegas as it hosts the 2019 WNBA All-Star weekend which includes the skills challenge, the three-point contest and the All-Star game. The Three Point Contest (Friday, 7 p.m. EST)Allie Quigley of the Chicago Sky is the two-time reigning Three-Point Contest champion, having won the event at the 2018 All-Star Game in Minneapolis and the 2017 All-Star Game in Seattle. The Skills Challenge (Friday, following three-point contest)In the Skills Challenge, there will be seven players who will be competing against Brittany Griner of the Phoenix Mercury. WNBA All-Star Game (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST)Even though the roster is filled with a lot of All-Star veterans, there are five newcomers to the star studded squads. The whole list of All-Star starters and reserves:The final teams were chosen by captians Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.
Recap of last night's games: Mystics vs. Sky; Sun vs. Wings
Read full article: Recap of last night's games: Mystics vs. Sky; Sun vs. WingsLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 02: Layshia Clarendon #23 of the Connecticut Sun drives against the Las Vegas Aces during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mystics 81, Sky 74With 4 ties and 3 lead changes the Mystics came out on top in a Eastern conference match up. Wings 74, Sun 73The Wings are victorious after securing their third win of the season over the Sun. Arike Ogunbowale lead the Wings with 23 points, Isabelle Harrison added 13 points. The Sun will take on the Washington Mystics next while the Wings will face the New York Liberty.
Recap of last night's games: Mystics vs. Sky; Sun vs. Wings
Read full article: Recap of last night's games: Mystics vs. Sky; Sun vs. WingsMystics 81, Sky 74With 4 ties and 3 lead changes the Mystics came out on top in a Eastern conference match up. Mystics' superstar Elena Delle Donne had 22 points and 7 rebounds, followed by Ariel Atkins who added 14 points , 6 rebounds and five steals. Wings 74, Sun 73The Wings are victorious after securing their third win of the season over the Sun. For the Sun, Alyssa Thomas had a career-high 28 points and Jasmine Thomas had 19 points and 11 assists. The Sun will take on the Washington Mystics next while the Wings will face the New York Liberty.